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| United States Patent
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7,059,371 |
| Renn |
June 13, 2006 |
Security handbag system
Abstract
A security handbag system comprising a purse with a detachable
portion removably coupled to the side of the purse and attached to
the waist of a user. The detachable portion has pockets to hold the
users valuables including cash, credit cards, defensive chemical
spray and cellular phone. Upon extraordinary pulling away of the
purse, the detachable portion remains attached to the user and
uncouples from the purse.
| Inventors: |
Renn; Michael J. (Mesa,
AZ) |
| Appl. No.:
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10/934,708 |
| Filed: |
September 3, 2004 |
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Application Number |
Filing Date |
Patent Number |
Issue Date |
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60502677 |
Sep., 2003 |
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| Current U.S.
Class: |
150/101 ;
150/102; 150/111; 150/113; 190/101; 190/108; 190/110;
224/625; 224/663 |
| Current
International Class: |
A45C
1/04 (20060101); A45C 1/08 (20060101); A45C
13/02 (20060101); A45C 3/06 (20060101) |
| Field of
Search: |
150/100-102,104,105,111,113 190/100-102,108,110 224/625,663
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References Cited
[Referenced By]
U.S. Patent
Documents
Foreign Patent Documents
Primary Examiner: Weaver; Sue A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Stoneman Law Offices, Ltd. Stoneman; Martin L.
Parent Case Text
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
The present application is related to prior provisional application
Ser. No. 60/502,677, filed Sep. 12, 2003, entitled "SECURITY HANDBAG
SYSTEM", from which priority is claimed, the contents of which are
incorporated herein by this reference and are not admitted to be
prior art with respect to the present invention by the mention in
this cross-reference section.
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A security handbag system relating to assisting in the secure
transport of user-selected contents comprising, in combination: a)
at least one first container means for containing at least one first
portion of the user-selected contents; and b) at least one second
container means, having at least one interior first side and at
least one exterior second side, removably coupled to said at least
one first container means, for containing at least one second
portion of the user-selected contents; c) wherein said at least one
first container means comprises, i) at least one exterior side
portion, ii) at least one accessible interior pocket, and iii) at
least one access means for providing access to said at least one
accessible interior pocket, iv) wherein said at least one accessible
interior pocket further comprises at least one cavity means, located
on one of said at least one exterior side portion, for containing
said at least one interior first side, and v) wherein said at least
one first container means comprises removable coupling means for
removably coupling said at least one first container means with said
at least one second container means; d) wherein said at least one
interior first side is contained within said at least one cavity
means when said at least one second container means is coupled to
said at least one first container means; e) wherein said at least
one interior first side is accessible from said at least one
accessible interior pocket when said at least one second container
means is coupled to said at least one first container means; f)
wherein said at least one exterior second side is external from said
at least one first container means when said second container means
is removably coupled to said at least one first container means; g)
wherein said at least one exterior second side comprises first
attachment means for attaching said second container means to a
user; and h) wherein extraordinary pulling of said first container
means causes said second container means, when attached to a user,
to uncouple from said first container means.
2. The security handbag according to claim 1 wherein said at least
one first container means further comprises shoulder carrying means
for assisting shoulder carrying of said at least one first container
means.
3. The security handbag according to claim 1 wherein said at least
one interior first side comprises holding means for holding the at
least one second portion of contents.
4. The security handbag according to claim 1 wherein said first
attachment means comprises looping means for assisting attachment to
a user's belt.
5. The security handbag according to claim 1 wherein said at least
one access means comprises at least one closure means for closing
said at least one access means.
6. The security handbag according to claim 1 wherein said removable
coupling means comprises hook and loop fabric.
7. A security handbag system relating to assisting in the secure
transport of user-selected contents comprising, in combination: a)
at least one first container adapted to contain at least one first
portion of the user-selected contents; and b) at least one second
container, having at least one interior first side and at least one
exterior second side, removably coupled to said at least one first
container, adapted to contain at least one second portion of the
user-selected contents; c) wherein said at least one first container
comprises, i) at least one exterior side portion, ii) at least one
accessible interior pocket, and iii) at least one access structured
and arranged to provide access to said at least one accessible
interior pocket, iv) wherein said at least one accessible interior
pocket further comprises at least one cavity, located on one of said
at least one exterior side portion, for containing said at least one
interior first side, and v) wherein said at least one first
container comprises at least one removable coupler to removably
couple said at least one first container with said at least one
second container; d) wherein said at least one interior first side
is contained within said at least one cavity when said at least cue
second container is coupled to said at least one first container; e)
wherein said at least one interior first side is accessible from
said at least one accessible interior pocket when said at least one
second container is coupled to said at least one first container; f)
wherein said at least one exterior second side is external from said
at least one first container when said at least one second container
is removably coupled to said at least one first container; g)
wherein said at least one exterior second side comprises at least
one first attacher to attach said at least one second container to a
user; and h) wherein extraordinary pulling of said at least one
first container causes said at least one second container, when
attached to a user, to uncouple from said at least one first
container.
8. The security handbag according to claim 7 wherein said at least
one first container further comprises at least one shoulder carrying
element structured and arranged to assist shoulder carrying of said
at least one first container.
9. The security handbag according to claim 7 wherein said at least
one interior first side comprises at least one holder to hold the at
least one second portion of contents.
10. The security handbag according to claim 7 wherein said at least
one first attacher comprises at least one loop adapted to assist
attachment of said at least one second container to a user's belt.
11. The security handbag according to claim 7 wherein said at least
one access comprises at least one closure adapted to close said at
least one access.
12. The security handbag according to claim 9 wherein said at least
one holder comprises a plurality of pockets.
13. The security handbag according to claim 12 wherein said
plurality of pockets comprises at least one pocket structured and
arranged to hold at least one credit card.
14. The security handbag according to claim 12 wherein said
plurality of pockets comprises at least one pocket structured and
arranged to hold a self-defense weapon.
15. The security handbag according to claim 12 wherein said
plurality of pockets comprises at least one cellular phone pocket
structured and arranged to hold a cellular phone.
16. The security handbag according to claim 7 wherein: a) said at
least one removable coupler comprises at least one first coupler on
said at least one first container and at least one second coupler on
said at least one second container; and b) wherein said at least one
first coupler couples to said at least one second coupler.
17. The security handbag according to claim 16 wherein said at least
one first coupler and said at least one second coupler comprises
hook and loop fabric.
18. The security handbag according to claim 7 wherein said at least
one first attacher comprises at least one quick-connect fastener
adapted to secure said at least one second container to a user.
19. The security handbag according to claim 11 wherein said at least
one closure is a zippered closure.
20. A security handbag system relating to assisting in the secure
transport of user-selected contents comprising, in combination: a)
at least one first container adapted to contain at least one first
portion of the user-selected contents; and b) at least one second
container, having at least one interior first side and at least one
exterior second side, removably coupled to said at least one first
container, adapted to contain at least one second portion of the
user-selected contents; c) wherein said at least one first container
comprises, i) at least one exterior side portion, ii) at least one
accessible interior pocket, and iii) at least one access structured
and arranged to provide access to said at least one accessible
interior pocket, iv) wherein said at least one accessible interior
pocket further comprises at least one cavity, located on one of said
at least one exterior side portion, for containing said at least one
interior first side, and v) wherein said at least one first
container comprises at least one removable coupler to removably
couple said at least one first container with said at least one
second container; d) wherein said at least one interior first side
is contained within said at least one cavity when said at least one
second container is coupled to said at least one first container; e)
wherein said at least one interior first side is accessible from
said at least one accessible interior pocket when said at least one
second container is coupled to said at least one first container; f)
wherein said at least one exterior second side is external from said
at least one first container when said at least one second container
is removably coupled to said at least one first container; g)
wherein said at least one exterior second side comprises at least
one first attacher to attach said at least one second container to a
user; and h) wherein extraordinary pulling of said at least one
first container causes said at least one second container, when
attached to a user, to uncouple from said at least one first
container; i) wherein said at least one first container further
comprises at least one shoulder carrying element structured and
arranged to assist shoulder carrying of said at least one first
container; j) wherein said at least one interior first side
comprises at least one bolder to hold the at least one second
portion of contents; k) wherein said at least one first attacher
comprises at least one loop adapted to assist attachment of said at
least one second container to a user's belt; l) wherein said at
least one interior first side is accessible from said at least one
accessible interior pocket when said at least one second container
is coupled to said at least one first container; m) wherein said at
least one holder comprises a plurality of pockets n) wherein said
plurality of pockets comprises at least one pocket structured and
arranged to hold at least one credit card; o) wherein said plurality
of pockets comprises at least one pocket structured and arranged to
hold a self-defense weapon; p) wherein said plurality of pockets
comprises at least one cellular phone pocket structured and arranged
to hold a cellular phone.
21. The security handbag according to claim 20 wherein said at least
one removable coupler comprises hook and loop fabric.
22. The security handbag according to claim 21 wherein said at least
one first attacher comprises at least one quick-connect fastener.
Description
BACKGROUND
This invention relates to providing a system for reducing theft of
valuables carried in a handbag, more specifically, a woman's purse.
Typically, a woman transports a purse by holding it adjacent the
body or using a shoulder carrying strap to suspend the purse over
the shoulder and adjacent the body. There are a growing number of
thieves that prefer to steal such purses by grabbing the shoulder
straps, snatching the purse and running off, thereby taking the
valuables within the purse with them.
It would be useful to provide a purse that assists protecting the
user and valuables.
OBJECTS AND FEATURES OF THE INVENTION
A primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide
a system for improving the protection of valuables carried in a
purse.
It is a further object and feature of the present invention to
provide such a system that provides a secured purse portion within
the purse.
It is a further object and feature of the present invention to
provide such a system wherein the secured portion is attached to the
user and wherein the secured portion separates from the purse upon
extraordinary pulling away of the purse.
It is a further object and feature of the present invention to
provide such a system wherein accessing the internal portion of the
purse provides access to the secured portion.
A further primary object and feature of the present invention is to
provide such a system that is efficient, inexpensive, and handy.
Other objects and features of this invention will become apparent
with reference to the following descriptions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
this invention provides a security handbag system for assisting in
the secure transport of user-selected contents comprising, in
combination: at least one first container means for containing at
least one first portion of the user-selected contents; and at least
one second container means, having at least one interior first side
and at least one exterior second side, removably coupled to such at
least one first container means for containing at least one second
portion of the user-selected contents; wherein such at least one
first container means comprises, at least one exterior side portion;
at least one accessible interior pocket; and at least one access
means for providing access to such at least one accessible interior
pocket; wherein such at least one accessible interior pocket further
comprises at least one cavity means, located on one of such at least
one exterior side portion, for containing such at least one interior
first side; and wherein such at least one first container means
comprises removable coupling means for removably coupling such at
least one first container means with such at least one second
container means; wherein such at least one interior first side is
contained within such at least one cavity means when such at least
one second container means is coupled to such at least one first
container means; wherein such at least one interior first side is
accessible from such at least one accessible interior pocket when
such at least one second container means is coupled to such at least
one first container means; wherein such at least one exterior second
side comprises first attachment means for attaching such second
container means to a user; and wherein extraordinary pulling of such
first container means causes such second container means, when
attached to a user, to uncouple from such first container means.
Furthermore, it provides such a security handbag wherein such at
least one first container means further comprises shoulder carrying
means for assisting shoulder carrying of such at least one first
container means. Additionally, it provides such a security handbag
wherein such at least one interior first side comprises holding
means for holding the at least one second portion of contents. Also,
it provides such a security handbag wherein such first attachment
means comprises looping means for assisting attachment to a user's
belt. In addition, it provides such a security handbag wherein such
at least one access means comprises at least one closure means for
closing such at least one access means. And, it provides such a
security handbag wherein such removable coupling means comprises
hook and loop fabric.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a security handbag system for assisting in the
secure transport of user-selected contents comprising, in
combination: at least one first container adapted to contain at
least one first portion of the user-selected contents; and at least
one second container, having at least one interior first side and at
least one exterior second side, removably coupled to such at least
one first container adapted to contain at least one second portion
of the user-selected contents; wherein such at least one first
container comprises, at least one exterior side portion; at least
one accessible interior pocket; and at least one access structured
and arranged to provide access to such at least one accessible
interior pocket; wherein such at least one accessible interior
pocket further comprises at least one cavity, located on one of such
at least one exterior side portion, for containing such at least one
interior first side; and wherein such at least one first container
comprises at least one removable coupler to removably couple such at
least one first container with such at least one second container;
wherein such at least one interior first side is contained within
such at least one cavity when such at least one second container is
coupled to such at least one first container; wherein such at least
one interior first side is accessible from such at least one
accessible interior pocket when such at least one second container
is coupled to such at least one first container; wherein such at
least one exterior second side comprises at least one first attacher
to attach such at least one second container to a user; and wherein
extraordinary pulling of such at least one first container causes
such at least one second container, when attached to a user, to
uncouple from such at least one first container.
Further, it provides such a security handbag wherein such at least
one first container further comprises at least one shoulder carrying
element structured and arranged to assist shoulder carrying of such
at least one first container. Even further, it provides such a
security handbag wherein such at least one interior first side
comprises at least one holder to hold the at least one second
portion of contents. Moreover, it provides such a security handbag
wherein such at least one first attacher comprises at least one loop
adapted to assist attachment of such at least one second container
to a user's belt. Additionally, it provides such a security handbag
wherein such at least one access comprises at least one closure
adapted to close such at least one access. Also, it provides such a
security handbag wherein such at least one holder comprises a
plurality of pockets.
In addition, it provides such a security handbag wherein such
plurality of pockets comprises at least one pocket structured and
arranged to hold at least one credit card. And, it provides such a
security handbag wherein such plurality of pockets comprises at
least one pocket structured and arranged to hold a self-defense
weapon. Further, it provides such a security handbag wherein such
plurality of pockets comprises at least one cellular phone pocket
structured and arranged to hold a cellular phone. Even further, it
provides such a security handbag wherein: such at least one
removable coupler comprises at least one first coupler on such at
least one first container and at least one second coupler on such at
least one second container; and wherein such at least one first
coupler couples to such at least one second coupler.
Even further, it provides such a security handbag wherein such at
least one first coupler and such at least one second coupler
comprises hook and loop fabric. Even further, it provides such a
security handbag wherein such at least one first attacher comprises
at least one quick-connect fastener adapted to secure such at least
one second container to a user. Even further, it provides such a
security handbag wherein such at least one closure is a zippered
closure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the security handbag system
according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the security handbag system of
FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 shows an exploded perspective view of the security handbag
system of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 shows a sectional view through section 4--4 of FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a second purse portion of the
purse of FIG. 2.
FIG. 6 shows a sectional view through section 6--6 of FIG. 2.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST MODE AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF
THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the security handbag system 100
according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2
shows a perspective view of the security handbag system 100 of FIG.
1. Preferably, the security handbag system 100 comprises a handbag
such as purse 102 (embodying herein at least one first container
means for containing at least one first portion of the user-selected
contents; and embodying herein at least one first container adapted
to contain at least one first portion of the user-selected
contents), as shown. Preferably, the purse 102 is made of leather or
other durable product. Preferably, the purse 102 comprises a
shoulder strap 104 (embodying herein wherein such at least one first
container means further comprises shoulder carrying means for
assisting shoulder carrying of such at least one first container
means; and, embodying herein wherein such at least one first
container further comprises at least one shoulder carrying element
structured and arranged to assist shoulder carrying of such at least
one first container), preferably leather, that is used to carry the
purse 102 in a typical manner with the strap 104 over the shoulder
and the purse 102 under the shoulder, as shown. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the
art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances,
considering such issues as economic consideration, user preference,
material availability, durability, climate, country of use, etc.,
other materials for the purse and purse strap, such as nylon,
plastic, fabric, metals, woven textiles, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the shoulder strap 104 is adjustable in length, most
preferably utilizing a buckle 106 to adjust the strap 104 length
such that the purse 102 is situate adjacent the users waist 156, as
shown. Preferably, the purse 102 comprises two distinct purse
portions, a first purse portion 108 and a second purse portion 110.
Preferably, the first purse portion 108 is a "decoy" purse portion
and the second purse portion 110 is a secured purse portion, as
shown.
Preferably, the first purse portion 108 comprises at least two
exterior sides, an integral "normal" appearing side 112 and a side
114 (embodying herein wherein such at least one first container
means comprises at least one exterior side portion; and embodying
herein wherein such at least one first container comprises at least
one exterior side portion) comprising a second purse portion 110, as
shown. Preferably, the second purse portion 110 is removably coupled
to the first purse portion 108, as shown (embodying herein wherein
such at least one first container means comprises removable coupling
means for removably coupling such at least one first container means
with such at least one second container means; and, embodying herein
wherein such at least one first container comprises at least one
removable coupler to removably couple such at least one first
container with such at least one second container).
FIG. 3 shows an exploded perspective view of the security handbag
system 100 of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 shows a sectional view Through section
4--4 of FIG. 3. Preferably, the first purse portion 108 comprises a
cavity 116 that is sized to accept and contain the second purse
portion 110, when removably coupled, as shown (embodying herein
wherein such at least one interior first side is contained within
such at least one cavity means when such at least one second
container means is coupled to such at least one first container
means; and, embodying herein wherein such at least one interior
first side is contained within such at least one cavity when such at
least one second container is coupled to such at least one first
container). Preferably, the second purse portion 110 is removably
coupled to the first purse portion 108 using a hook and loop fabric
118 (for example, Velcro.RTM.), as shown (embodying herein wherein
such removable coupling means comprises hook and loop fabric; and,
embodying herein wherein such at least one first coupler and such at
least one second coupler comprises hook and loop fabric).
Preferably, the loop fabric is permanently attached to the exterior
of side 114, most preferably adjacent the perimeter 122 of cavity
116, as shown. Preferably, the loop fabric 118 encircles the
perimeter 122 such that when coupled with the second purse portion
110 a seal is formed to resist foreign matter (such as, for example,
dirt and rain) from entering the cavity 116. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the
art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances,
considering such issues as, user preference, preferred manufacture
techniques, economic considerations, etc., other removable coupling
means, such as snaps, removable adhesive, removable mechanical
attachment, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the second purse portion 110 comprises an interior
portion 128 and an exterior portion 130, as shown (the above
described arrangement of the second purse portion 110 embodies
herein at least one second container means, having at least one
interior first side and at least one exterior second side, removably
coupled to such at least one first container means for containing at
least one second portion of the user-selected contents; and embodies
herein at least one second container, having at least one interior
first side and at least one exterior second side, removably coupled
to such at least one first container adapted to contain at least one
second portion of the user-selected contents). Preferably, the
interior portion 128 comprises hook fabric 124, preferably
complimentary to the loop fabric such that the hook fabric 124 and
loop fabric 118 will couple together when pressed together (this
arrangement embodies herein wherein such at least one removable
coupler comprises at least one first coupler on such at least one
first container and at least one second coupler on such at least one
second container; and, wherein such at least one first coupler
couples to such at least one second coupler). Preferably, the hook
fabric 124 is permanently attached near the perimeter of the
interior portion 128 of the second purse portion 110, as shown.
Preferably, such permanent attachment is stitching, however, under
appropriate circumstances, adhesive attachment may suffice. Most
preferably, there is a slight overhang of purse material 132,
preferably leather, preferably about one-quarter to one-half inch
wide, that assists in sealing the first purse portion 108 and second
purse portion 110 when coupled.
It is noted that upon reading the teachings of this specification,
those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under
appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as economics,
durability, purse material, etc., other methods of coupling first
purse portion 108 and second purse portion 110, such as variations
of the hook and loop fabric arrangements and placement, etc., may
suffice.
FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the second purse portion 110 of
the purse 102 of FIG. 2. FIG. 6 shows a sectional view through
section 6--6 of FIG. 2. Preferably, the interior portion 128 of the
second purse portion 110 holds the purse 102 valuables. Preferably,
such valuables include credit cards, money, cell phone, etc.
Preferably, the interior portion 128 comprises a plurality of
pockets 134 (embodying herein wherein such at least one interior
first side comprises holding means for holding the at least one
second portion of contents; and, embodying herein wherein such at
least one interior first side comprises at least one holder to hold
the at least one second portion of contents; and, also embodying
herein wherein such at least one holder comprises a plurality of
pockets), most preferably a set of credit card pockets 136
(embodying herein wherein such plurality of pockets comprises at
least one pocket structured and arranged to hold at least one credit
card), accessory pockets 138, a defensive weapon pocket 140
(embodying herein wherein such plurality of pockets comprises at
least one pocket structured and arranged to hold a self-defense
weapon), preferably for a chemical defensive spray 144 and a cell
phone pocket 142 (embodying herein wherein such plurality of pockets
comprises at least one cellular phone pocket structured and arranged
to hold a cellular phone), preferably for a cell phone 146, as
shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under
appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as economic
consideration, user preference, material availability, durability,
climate, country of use, etc., other pocket arrangements, such as
more or less pockets, larger or smaller pockets, cash pockets, etc.,
may suffice.
Preferably, the exterior portion 130 comprises an attacher 150
(embodying herein wherein such at least one exterior second side
comprises first attachment means for attaching such second container
means to a user; and, embodying herein wherein such at least one
exterior second side comprises at least one first attacher to attach
such at least one second container to a user) for attaching the
second purse portion 110 to a security handbag user 156 (see FIG.
1). Preferably, the attacher 150 is a belt loop 152, as shown.
Preferably, a user places a belt 154 through the belt loop 152
(embodying herein wherein such first attachment means comprises
looping means for assisting attachment to a user's belt; and,
embodying herein wherein such at least one first attacher comprises
at least one loop adapted to assist attachment of such at least one
second container to a user's belt) and around the users waist 158 to
provide a quick-connect sturdy attachment of the second purse
portion 110 to the user 156 (embodying herein wherein such at least
one first attacher comprises at least one quick-connect fastener
adapted to secure such at least one second container to a user). It
is noted that upon reading the teachings of this specification,
those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under
appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as user
preferences, economic considerations, material preferences, country
of use, etc., other methods of attaching the second purse portion
110 to a security handbag user 156, such as using a different
quick-connect fastener, for example, a carabiner, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the first purse portion 108 comprises a first internal
pocket 160 (embodying herein wherein such at least one first
container means comprises at least one accessible interior pocket)
and most preferably, a second internal pocket 162, as shown.
Preferably, the first internal pocket 160 is accessed from the top
164 of the purse 102, preferably through an access opening 166
(embodying herein at least one access means for providing access to
such at least one accessible interior pocket; and, embodying herein
at least one access structured and arranged to provide access to
such at least one accessible interior pocket), as shown. Preferably,
the access opening 166 is closable using a zippered closure 168
(embodying herein wherein such at least one access means comprises
at least one closure means for closing such at least one access
means; and, embodying herein wherein such at least one access
comprises at least one closure adapted to close such at least one
access; and, embodying herein wherein such at least one closure is a
zippered closure), as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this
specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now
understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such
issues as economic consideration, user preference, material
availability, durability, climate, country of use, design
preference, etc., other methods of closing the purse, such as spring
purse closures, snaps, buttons, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon
reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary
skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering such issues as economics, user
preference, design preference, etc., other pocket arrangements, such
as additional pockets, pockets with side access, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the second internal pocket 162 separates the cavity 116
from the first internal pocket 160, as shown (this arrangement
embodies herein wherein such at least one accessible interior pocket
further comprises at least one cavity means, located on one of such
at least one exterior side portion, for containing such at least one
interior first side; and, embodies herein wherein such at least one
accessible interior pocket further comprises at least one cavity,
located on one of such at least one exterior side portion, for
containing such at least one interior first side). This arrangement
is preferred so that when the second purse portion 110 is uncoupled
from the first purse portion 108, the contents of the first internal
pocket 160 do not fall out of the purse 102. Preferably, the second
internal pocket 162 comprises an access opening 170 to provide
access to the interior portion 128 (embodying herein wherein such at
least one interior first side is accessible from such at least one
accessible interior pocket when such at least one second container
means is coupled to such at least one first container means; and,
embodying herein wherein such at least one interior first side is
accessible from such at least one accessible interior pocket when
such at least one second container is coupled to such at least one
first container), as shown. Preferably, the access opening 170 is
closable using a zippered closure 172, as shown. Most preferably,
the second internal pocket 162 and access opening 170 are accessible
only from the first internal pocket 160 and access opening 166, as
shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under
appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as economics,
user preference, design preference, etc., other pocket arrangements
may suffice.
In operation, a user preferably places valuables in the second purse
portion 110 and couples the second purse portion 110 to the first
purse portion 108. Next, the second purse portion 110 is attached to
the user and the shoulder strap 104 is adjustable in length such
that the purse 102 appears to be being carried by the shoulder and
such that the second purse portion 110 is adjacent the users waist
158, as shown. Typically, a thief who attempts to steal the purse
102 will grab the decoy portion (first purse portion 108) and use
extraordinary pulling power to pull the decoy portion away from the
user. Upon such extraordinary pulling, the second purse portion 110
will uncouple from the first purse portion 108 (this arrangement
embodies herein wherein extraordinary pulling of such first
container means causes such second container means, when attached to
a user, to uncouple from such first container means; and, embodies
herein wherein extraordinary pulling of such at least one first
container causes such at least one second container, when attached
to a user, to uncouple from such at least one first container).
Preferably, the user valuables'will be retained on the user and only
the decoy portion (first purse portion 108) will be stolen.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under
appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as user
preference, economic consideration, durability, climate, country of
use etc., other methods of use of the purse 102, such as to
transport money, jewels or other valuables, etc., may suffice.
Although applicant has described applicant's preferred embodiments
of this invention, it will be understood that the broadest scope of
this invention includes such modifications as diverse shapes and
sizes and materials. Such scope is limited only by the below claims
as read in connection with the above specification.
Further, many other advantages of applicant's invention will be
apparent to those skilled in the art from the above descriptions and
the below claims.
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